Being healthy can mean various different things, many of us think that health is the opposite of illness, so we are healthy when we are not ill. However, according to the Worlds Health Organization, the term health goes way beyond the absence of illness, we are actually healthy when we are in a state of […]
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Residence Permit in Spain and Medical Insurance
If you are a student in Spain, or you are applying for an initial residency in Spanish territory, you will need to take out health or medical insurance in order to process your residency. This requirement is essential for the vast majority of immigration procedures in Spain and to apply for or renew a residency. […]
Studying In Spain – A Guide For International Students
Spain is one of the European countries with the highest number of international students. Its warm weather, beaches, nightlife and beautiful culture make it a destination that college and university students want to explore. In 2019, the year before the pandemic, Spain had almost 200.000 higher education students from all around the world. Even though […]
Being Vegan or Vegetarian in Spain
Are you following a plant based diet and you are thinking about moving to Spain or have you recently moved to this beautiful country and you don’t know if there are enough options for your lifestyle? Changing countries when having more specific eating preferences can be a little bit complicated in the beginning since you […]
DKV Health Insurance
DKV health insurance is highly regarded by its customers and often takes top spots of customer satisfaction surveys in Spain. DKV is present in Spain since 1998. However, it is a German insurance company, with a history of more than 130 years. DKV offers insurance in the fields of Health, Dental, Accident, Life, Home and […]
How do I get my COVID-19 Vaccine Having Only Private Health Insurance?
The COVID-19 pandemic and the vaccination to fight against it has been on our minds for more than a year now. The amount of information in the media surrounding the pandemic is staggering, but for many of us the most important question has still gone unanswered: when can I get vaccinated? And for those whose […]
